Sport Frustration grows as USC's offense struggles during scrimmage

07:05 13 august 2017

07:05 13 august 2017 Source:
Los Angeles Times

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The scene repeated itself over and over on Saturday, when USC ran a 70-play scrimmage. The defense looked scary. The offense looked ugly. Darnold would run three plays, rip off his chinstrap and run straight to the sideline, the frustration growing increasingly evident even for the usually unflappable quarterback.

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The Trojans' first-team offense ran eight drives. They had one first down, one interception and six three-and-outs.

One of those three-and-outs actually resulted in a safety, but for the sake of extra repetitions, USC lined back up for a third down anyway. That attempt, too, failed.

Afterward, coach Clay Helton said the defense played "lights out" but added, "it was good to see the reality today."

The reality is, USC's offense could not move the ball. The running game found little space. Darnold threw erratically - one pass air-mailed his target by several feet. The secondary manhandled his pass catchers.

The absence of tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe, who has been sidelined because of an injured hip flexor, neutered USC's tight-end game, and USC's receivers found little space. Several Darnold passes were placed well, but his target had been forced off his route.

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USC's lone touchdown came during a red-zone period, when Ronald Jones punched in a short run. In the same period, a pass with too much loft facilitated a one-handed interception by Ajene Harris. A mushy route by Deontay Burnett didn't help.

It is not unusual for the defense to dominate the first scrimmages of training camp. The offensive playbook is typically more sophisticated and provides a steeper learning curve. During a game week, coaches typically whittle down the playbook to a more manageable size.

"Once we get into playbook mode and that whole bible becomes just one specific game plan, I think it's gonna help them a bunch," Helton said.

And the Trojans' defense is indeed experienced, with a front seven capable of owning the line of scrimmage. "I thought they came with an attitude," Helton said.

Helton said outside linebackers Porter Gustin and Uchenna Nwosu were "phenomenal" and cornerback Iman Marshall "had probably his best practice of camp."

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But Saturday's scrimmage raised several concerns, the same ones that have lingered since the offseason: Can the receivers, without JuJu Smith-Schuster and Darreus Rogers, get open for Darnold? Can the line open holes for running back Ronald Jones II?

"Obviously we've got a lot of work to do," Helton said.

Kicking woes continue

The volume on both sidelines dropped about midway through the field-goal portion of the scrimmage. By the end of it, USC's players had gone quiet.

Everyone was watching the kickers. Neither could hit with any consistency.

Mike Brown made two of six attempts, his two successful tries about 40 yards and from about 45 yards. Chase McGrath made one of three, from about 40 yards.

"It was not a very good outing by either one," Helton said. "We've got a lot of work to be able to do, just being honest there."

Brown and McGrath have each had better days during training camp. But the outlook was bleak enough that Helton broached the idea of a more aggressive fourth-down approach.

Faced with a fourth down and four yards to go, or a long field goal, Helton said USC may have to opt to go for it.

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"If it doesn't improve," he added.

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Imatorbhebhe ran without a setback this week. Helton said he hopes to have him within the next one to two weeks. ... Running back Aca'Cedric Ware sprained his shoulder. Helton does not expect him to miss significant time.

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Evasive maneuvers

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain, right, runs ahead of the Alabama Crimson Tide defense during the third quarter during the CFP national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

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Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) catches a 68-yard touchdown pass against the Clemson Tigers during the third quarter of the CFP national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

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Going for a spin

Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) of the Clemson Tigers is tackled short of the first down by linebacker Reuben Foster, left, and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, bottom, of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter of the CFP national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Swarmed

Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) gets tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive players during the College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Fumble return

Linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) of the Alabama Crimson Tide returns a fumble by the Clemson Tigers during the third quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Watson takes a hit

Linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) of the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the 2017 CFP national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Throwing some Hurt

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Deflection

Clemson's Tanner Muse (19) partially blocks a kick by Alabama Crimson Tide punter JK Scott (15) during the first quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Championship belt

Linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) of the Alabama Crimson Tide holds the "Ball Out" championship belt during the first half of the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Scarbrough muscles it in

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) scores on a 25 yard touchdown run against Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) and defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) in the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Tide pride

Members of the Alabama Crimsonettes are shown during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Full house

Fireworks go off during the national anthem prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.

Going to the Hall

Peyton Manning, left, and Steve Spurrier were on the field prior to the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff national championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9. Both were announced as inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame earlier in the day.

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Actor/rapper Ice Cube, right, is escorted from the ESPN set prior to the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan 9.

Crimson Tide strong

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